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2018 Special Election

  1. For Dems, Close Counts in Horseshoes, Hand Grenades, & AZ-08’s Special ElectionIn Arizona’s heavily Republican Eighth District, an upset like Pennsylvania’s is unlikely, but a close race could be a good sign for Democrats.
    By Ed Kilgore
  2. New Arizona Poll Shows Another Special Election Upset a PossibilityIt’s a district that’s even redder than the one which just sent Democrat Conor Lamb to Congress.
    By Ed Kilgore
  3. Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Special Election Was a Terrible Omen for the GOPRepublican Governor Scott Walker doesn’t seem too confident.
    By Ed Kilgore
  4. Progressive Judge Wins Big in Wisconsin Special ElectionIt was a sweet and auspicious victory for Wisconsin progressives, who have recently taken a beating.
    By Ed Kilgore
  5. Cindy Hyde-Smith Set to Be Mississippi’s Next U.S. SenatorA rural conservative and former Democrat, Hyde-Smith will get a tough challenge from right-winger Chris McDaniel and then from Democrat Mike Espy.
    By Ed Kilgore
  6. No Winner Yet in Pennsylvania Special Election, But the GOP Is the Clear LoserRepublicans couldn’t pull off a decisive win in the heart of Trump country, which does not bode well for November.
    By Ed Kilgore
  7. A Special Showdown in Trump CountryRepublican Rick Saccone should still be the favorite in this heavily Republican district in Pennsylvania, but Democrat Conor Lamb could pull an upset.
    By Ed Kilgore
  8. Thad Cochran to Resign From Senate, Shaking Up Mississippi PoliticsThere will be two Senate seats from Mississippi up this November, with GOP Governor Phil Bryant controlling the landscape.
    By Ed Kilgore
  9. Democrat Looking Strong in Trump-Country Special Congressional ElectionConor Lamb’s not a long-shot candidate anymore, despite heavy GOP and Trump efforts on behalf of his opponent.
    By Ed Kilgore
  10. Sexting Brings Down GOP Front-runner in Arizona Special Congressional PrimaryFirst Trent Franks resigned after asking two staffers to bear his child. Then his likely successor was accused of sexting. It’s a lot to take in.
    By Ed Kilgore
  11. The Special Election in Deep Red PA-18 Is a Dead HeatFor Republicans in 2018, the polls giveth and the polls taketh away.
    By Ed Kilgore
  12. P.A. Special Election Could Be the Only Excuse Trump Needs to Start a Trade WarTrump will have to make a decision soon on possible tariffs on steel and aluminum, which most Republicans oppose.
    By Ed Kilgore
  13. Pennsylvania Special Election Is a No-Excuses, Must-Win Race for Team TrumpWith all the advantages the GOP has in this pro-Republican, pro-Trump district, a loss would be catastrophic.
    By Ed Kilgore
  14. Pennsylvania Special Election Could Be the First Ripple in a Democratic Wave“I was Trump before Trump was Trump,” says the GOP nominee in a potentially competitive special election.
    By Ed Kilgore